Cultivation methods and precautions of golden banyan

The golden banyan tree is easy to grow and can often be seen on streets and in gardens. Its crown is like an umbrella, and its leaves are mostly oval in shape. The surface of the leaves is smooth and neat, and the leaf color is golden. It is easy to shape and has high ornamental value.

How to grow golden banyan

1. Watering

The golden banyan likes a humid environment, but it is also drought-resistant. It does not need excessive watering at ordinary times. The principle of alternating dry and wet should be mastered. It should be watered sufficiently in summer and the peak growth season. Water it once in the morning and evening every day to keep the soil in the pot moist to meet the growth needs of the plant. Watering should be controlled in winter to keep the soil in the pot dry.

2. Fertilization

The golden banyan grows fast and consumes more nutrients, so nutrients should be continuously supplemented during the growing season and fertilizer and water management should be strengthened. In spring, compound fertilizer containing mainly nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be applied once a month. In summer and autumn, cake fertilizer or compound fertilizer should be applied once every 20 days or so. Fertilization should be stopped during the winter dormancy period.

3. Temperature

Golden banyan likes warmth, and the suitable growth temperature is between 23 degrees and 32 degrees. It has poor cold resistance, and the safe wintering temperature is 5℃. It will suffer from frostbite if the temperature is lower than 5℃, so it should be moved to a warm place before winter.

4. Lighting

Golden banyan likes plenty of sunlight and is resistant to strong light. Even in the hot summer season, it should be given sufficient light to grow well. It should receive sunlight as much as possible during the growing period. The stronger the light, the brighter the color of the plant. If there is insufficient light, the color will often fade to dark green or the plant will grow too long.

Precautions for the maintenance of golden banyan

Due to the speed at which the branches and leaves of the golden banyan tree grow, they need to be pruned every year. The best time to prune is when spring just arrives. You can prune according to your preferences. This will increase ventilation and light transmittance, which is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

The golden banyan tree rarely suffers from diseases and pests. Common diseases include sooty mold, anthracnose, leaf spot, etc. Pests include cottony scale, whitefly and snails. They need to be sprayed with pesticides in time for prevention and control, and the diseased and insect-infested branches and leaves should be cut off to prevent them from spreading to healthy plants.